The Boutique Wine Lover's Wine Reviews!

Rickety Gate Wines - Great Southern, Western Australia

Their overall philosophy at Rickety Gate Wines would be best summarised as "No compromises". They have their own highly tended estate vineyard in Denmark W.A. which is planted to Merlot, Riesling, Pinot & Chard. They also have their own Estate Winery where their winemaker, Mr. John Wade plies his craft.

2003 Merlot

This 2nd vintage has seen the purple-red colours of the wine deepen increasing the depth of character. Showing aromas of fine chocolate, ripe plums and dark cherries are in balance with the fresh vanillin flavours of French oak. The wine suits flavoursome dishes such as meat pastas and lamb orientated foods. With good cellaring the wines optimum drinking will occur between 5-7 years although it provides enormous enjoyment in its youth.

2004 Riesling

The fruit for this delicate Riesling was meticulously nurtured on Rickety Gate's Estate Vineyard in Denmark. Floral aromas with nice lime characters and a hint of zesty lemon blend together to produce an elegant and flavoursome wine style. This wine has a lingering persistence and complements seafood, shellfish and white meats.

Rothvale Vineyard and Winery - Lower Hunter Valley, New South Wales

Boutique Winery, 200 tonnes, specializing in vineyard integrity wines of Semillon, Chardonnay barrel fermented in French Oak and in addition a seperated barrel fermented American Oak Chardonnay, Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvingnon. Multi show award winning wines.

Chenin Blanc (2004)

A long cold ferment has produced a premium Semillon with youthful green hues and straw in colour, which has been achieved from our own winery equipment allowing early processing of the grapes. The bouquet shows lifted citrus of lemon, lime and grapefruit aromas. The palate supports the aromas of citrus lemon and grapefruit with a fine acid balance producing lingering flavours with a crisp finish.

Reserve Barrel Fermented French Oak Chardonnay (2003)

This pleasant and comfortable wine has been fermented and matured in one to four-year-old French oak barriques for 9 months. The colour is a vibrant lemon gold with green reflexes in youth, complimenting the bursting aroma with ripe tropical grapefruit and nuttiness. Its creamy texture gives the wine voluptuous mouth feel, leaving a sweet cleansing after taste.

Rosenvale Wines - Barossa Valley, South Australia

Rosenvale Wines is a family-owned business that markets the wine made from grapes grown by the Rosenzweig Family Vineyards in the Barossa Valley. Great wines start in the vineyard and with their own selection of vineyards, they are able to select the best parcels of grapes to make outstanding wines.

Rosenvale Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (2005)

This wine was made from Cabernet vines planted in 1960 that yield around two tonnes per acre of fruit. The fruit was picked at the flavour point we wanted then crushed and fermented, with the final ferment done in French and American oak. After ferment and racking, the wine is left to age for around 12 to 18 months in shaved barrels. This Barossa Cabernet is a medium weight wine with great colours, mocha and blackberries on the nose, translating to blackcurrants and red fruits amongst tobacco, coffee and herb flavours on the palate. Finishing dry but with a perception of sweetness from the Barossa region. Soft tannins, firm acid, nice palate structure and finishing on blackcurrants.

Rosenvale Estate Semillon (2006)>

Vines planted in 1940 give this Semillon a depth of flavour only found in the old clones of this variety. The grapes are harvested very early in the morning and processed cold, then lightly crushed and pressed and allowed to settle before ferment. After enjoying a long cool ferment to retain flavours, the wines are filtered and bottled under screw cap. This Semillon is an unwooded style wine made dry with naturally higher acidity. It is crafted around the ripened fruit flavours of pears and apples with underlying lemon and limes. Crisp dry mouth feel.



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Josefine

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